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Floor plan of the Nile Serenity riverboat featuring multiple decks and cabins for cruises.
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Hotel room with seating area, double bed, carpet, and balcony overlooking the sea.
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Ägypten ∙ Nilkreuzfahrten ∙ Luxor

Nilkombi MS Nile Serenity + SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select

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Travel information

The travel package you have selected has a duration of 14 nights and includes various individual services.
Accommodation on the specified ship (or similar) is provided for seven nights according to the program. The pre-stay and post-stay at the hotel are dependent on your arrival day and the day of embarkation.
Embarkation for the MS Nile Serenity takes place on Saturdays.

Notice

Nile cruise combinations are always linked to a beach stay. The cruise during the entire offer period is always one week and without interruption. The stays in the beach hotels may vary. This means that one or more overnight stays may also begin before the Nile cruise.

MS Nile Serenity

Itinerary

Embarkation: Saturdays.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival and embarkation. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum (3). Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2:
Morning after breakfast, excursion to the West Bank to the Temple of Hatshepsut (1,2,3) with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3). Visit to the Valley of the Kings (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3:
Morning after breakfast, visit the Edfu Temple (1,2,3).
Lunch on board and sailing to Kom Ombo with a visit to the double temple (1,2,3).
Continue to Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4:
Morning after breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Old Dam in Aswan (1,2,3).
Then visit the Philae Temple by motorboat (1,2,3). Lunch on board.
Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile (1,2,3).
Afterwards, visit a Nubian village (3).
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5:
Early morning at 3:30 AM, opportunity for an excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (2,3), breakfast box is included.
Lunch on board. Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 6:
Morning after breakfast, leisure time. You will have a day to relax and enjoy the ship while sailing downstream to Luxor.
Afterwards, opportunity for a Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (optional, can be booked locally).
Overnight and dinner on board.
Day 7:
At 5:00 AM, balloon excursion (optional, can be booked locally).
Breakfast, visit the East Bank, the Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3).
Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 8:
Departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on the ship for the excursions.
Behind the excursions in the itinerary, it is always noted in which excursion package this excursion is included:
Classic excursion package=1
Classic Plus excursion package=2
Premium excursion package=3
The excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Classic excursion package (bookable with Ref: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatschepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca trip
Philae Temple
->Summer season 2026: 305.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 316 € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Classic Plus excursion package (bookable with Ref: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
->Summer season 2026: 429.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 443 € p.p.
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Additional excursions in the Premium excursion package (bookable with Ref: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian village in Aswan
-> Summer season 2026: 482.- € p.p., Winter season 2026/27 and Summer season 2027: 489 € p.p.

Facilities

The completely renovated 5-star Nile ship features a total of 40 beautiful outside cabins and suites spread over three decks. All cabins and suites have a balcony. Furthermore, the luxurious ship has a main restaurant, a reception, as well as a lounge bar and a small bazaar. The ship also offers the opportunity to stay fit in the fitness area. The pool on the sun deck invites you to cool off and relax. Also enjoy the outdoor pool with a breathtaking view of the Nile. Bath towels are provided to guests free of charge.

Accommodation

Executive Cabin

The Executive Cabins (KEX) are approx. 20 m² and equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and a balcony (approx. 2 m²).
The Executive Cabins are located on the middle deck and upper deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (EEX).

Hotel room with two single beds, a full-length mirror, and a TV on a dark cabinet.
Small bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower partition in beige and brown tones.
Cozy hotel room with wooden floor, two armchairs, a rug, and a TV next to the bed.
Small hotel bathroom with toilet, sink, and frosted glass shower partition.

Suite

The Suites (S2) are equipped like the Executive Cabins, but larger (approx. 27 m²). The beautiful balcony with a view of the Nile is approx. 3 m² and invites you to linger. The suites are located on the Main Deck, the middle deck, and the upper deck.
Also bookable for single occupancy (S1).

Economy Cabin

Same features as the Executive Cabins, but slightly smaller.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (R2S) are more spacious (approx. 34 m²) with similar amenities to the Executive Cabin and are also equipped with a balcony of approx. 4 m². It also features a sofa and two armchairs in the integrated living area.
The Royal Suites are located on all three decks.

Hotel room with seating area, double bed, carpet, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, and towels on the sink counter.

Meals

Full board

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Drinks for a fee.

Brightly lit dining room with wooden beams, set tables, and chairs.

All Inclusive

Modern restaurant area with tables, chairs, and decorative hanging lamps in neutral tones.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form.
National alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included around the clock.
Once a week refill of the minibar with soft drinks.
Once a week fruit basket in the cabin.

Not included in All Inclusive

International alcoholic drinks are available for a fee.

Sports included

Fitness area.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment with folklore show and belly dancing.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
It is possible to purchase a SIM card on the ship (approx. €25, but may vary) with 4 GB to use the internet.
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Check-in: 12 PM.
Medical on-call service (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

Hotelhinweis

Ship address: Blue Sky Dock – beside Baghdadi Police check point
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Smoking is permitted exclusively on the outer decks as well as on your room's balcony.
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Cabin plan is available. Requests for a specific deck or cabin number can be entered as a non-binding customer request in the remarks line.
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Booking note: Please note that if your outbound or return flight is to/from Hurghada or Marsa Alam before or after the Nile cruise, at least one overnight stay at a hotel is required.
If your outbound and/or return flight is to/from Luxor, no overnight stay is necessary.
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Booking note: We reserve the right to change the booking to another ship for economic reasons. In these cases, it will always be a higher-quality ship. The travel itinerary will not be affected.
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Transfer time from Hurghada or Marsa Alam is 7-8 hours, depending on the hotel location.
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Changes to the itinerary may occur due to seasonal low water levels of the Nile or due to congestion or maintenance of the Esna locks. In very rare cases, bus transfers or accommodation on an equivalent ship may be necessary to ensure the travel itinerary.
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As the ship offered is a motor vessel, operating noises may occur.
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Ships sometimes dock behind or alongside each other, meaning that crossing other ships may be necessary. It may happen that the ship is not always accessible without barriers.
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Egypt is the land of baksheesh: To save you the stress of constant tipping on board, your local tour guide will collect an amount of €8 per person per night on the boat at the beginning of the trip, depending on the ship's category. This sum is used for all the "good spirits" who make your holiday as pleasant as possible and is our recommendation.
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Hotel code: LXR216

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select

Location

Experience a relaxing and entertaining holiday with the whole family at the SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort. Located in the heart of the dreamlike Makadi Bay, the five-star hotel is situated directly on the hotel's own sandy beach, offering ideal conditions for exploring the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea. The city center of Hurghada with various shopping and entertainment options is approx. 37 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 32 km away.
The beautiful sister hotel "SUNRISE Tucana Resort Grand Select" (HRG333), which offers renovated rooms and other exclusive amenities, is located within the same spacious resort.
A calm hotel pool at sunset with palm trees and sun loungers on the shore.
Large pool with turquoise water and bar stools in the water next to a shaded pavilion.

Facilities

Hotel restaurant with wooden tables, white tablecloths, and red arches on the walls.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, balcony, and sea view.
Colorful seating area with windows and traditional patterned walls in a hotel courtyard.
The exceptionally spacious resort complex has 465 rooms. The open reception area is equipped with a front desk and seating areas. In addition to the buffet restaurant, a total of eight à la carte restaurants (Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Bedouin, Mexican, Steak House, roots light & diet (all included) as well as "Felucca" with seafood - for a fee) take care of your culinary needs. You can get refreshments, hot drinks, and snacks at the nine bars and a cafe (for a fee), which are spread throughout the resort and on the beach, including three adult-only bars. Furthermore, the resort offers a mini-market and a hairdresser.
In the beautifully landscaped grounds, you will find the expansive pool area with eight pools (six heatable in winter) and the aqua park with 18 fun water slides for adults and children. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels (1x daily) are included at the pools and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double room garden view

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D) are approx. 36 m² and equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, seating area, minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, safe, TV, telephone, balcony or terrace, and garden view.
Optionally bookable with aqua park view (DP) for an additional charge.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DE/DEP).
Also bookable as Type I (special price, limited availability) (DI).

Hotel room with two single beds, archway, TV, and green curtain.
Hotel room with two single beds, archway, TV, and green curtain.

Double room mountain view

These double rooms (DB) have the same features as the double rooms, but with mountain view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (DEB).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB07 with 2GD/1GD.)

Family room

The family rooms (2FA) are equipped like the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 55 m²) and feature an additional bunk bed.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB07 as a family room (DF2).)

Bright hotel room with double bed, bunk bed, turquoise furniture, and flat-screen TV.
Hotel room with two beds, turquoise furniture, and minimalist decor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise furniture, and wall-mounted TV.

Family suite

The comfortably furnished family suites (2FS) are approx. 70 m² and consist of two separate bedrooms (one with a king-size bed, one with twin beds) and a bathroom with shower/WC, a seating area, and a balcony.
Bookable with pool view (2FB) for an additional charge.
Also bookable as Type I (2FI) (special price, limited availability).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10:30 AM summer/winter), lunch (1-3 PM summer/12:30-2:30 PM winter), and dinner (6:30-10 PM summer/6:30-9:30 PM winter) in buffet form. Late-riser breakfast from 10:30-11 AM at the Splash Bar. Snacks and ice cream from 12-5 PM, coffee, tea, and cake from 3-5 PM. Midnight snack from 10 PM-midnight. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as soft drinks from 10 AM-midnight.
Optional dinner in one of the eight à la carte restaurants ("Basilico Italian", "Frida Mexican", "Elia Mediterranean", "Chimichurri", "The Bedouin", "Roots Diet & Light", "Manzoku Asian" all included, advance reservation required.

Not included in All Inclusive

The "Felucca Seafood" restaurant is for a fee (advance reservation required).

Sports included

Aerobics, basketball, water gymnastics, water polo, bocce (from 16 years), Body & Soul sports, archery, darts, fitness center (from 16 years), mini-golf, three tennis courts (floodlights for a fee), table tennis.
Spacious gym with wooden flooring, modern equipment, and large windows with outdoor views.
Tennis court with red and green surface in front of a multi-story hotel building on a clear day.

Sports for a fee

Billiards (from 16 years), diving, and water sports through local providers.
Floodlights for tennis and soccer courts.

Children's program

Large pool with water attractions and colorful water slides in front of hotel buildings in sunlight.
Colorful kids' entrance to accommodation with surrounding gardens and pathways.
For younger guests, the hotel has a mini club for children aged 3-12, a playground, a mini disco, a children's corner in the buffet restaurant, a separate covered children's pool, as well as the aqua park with child-friendly water slides.
Babysitter (on request and for a fee)

Wellness

For special relaxation, the hotel's wellness center (for a fee, from 16 years) offers beauty treatments, steam bath, hammam, hairdresser, massages, sauna, and whirlpool from 10 AM-7 PM.

Entertainment

The SUNRISE Royal Makadi Resort Select offers its guests a daily sports and entertainment program. Shows provide entertainment in the evening.
In the Aquarius Club, the in-house DJ provides a great atmosphere and fantastic music in the evening.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available to guests free of charge throughout the entire complex.
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Shuttle service to Hurghada for a fee.
ATM cash machine with currency exchange function.
Laundry and ironing service (each for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa.

Hotelhinweis

Four barrier-free rooms available on request (D).
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, particularly with the combination "Marsa Alam Airport-Hurghada Hotel" and vice-versa "Hurghada Airport-Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HRGB07.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.08.2026 16:50